Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closedInvestigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in fatal Casa Blanca shooting According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity this Thursday.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
NAPLES Keeping high school athletes in shape High school athletes push their limits to win games, but staying in top shape is crucial.
FORT MYERS 2 SWFL locals confirmed injured in New Orleans attack Two 19-year-old women from Fort Myers were among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 others.
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in fatal Casa Blanca shooting According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity this Thursday.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
NAPLES Keeping high school athletes in shape High school athletes push their limits to win games, but staying in top shape is crucial.
FORT MYERS 2 SWFL locals confirmed injured in New Orleans attack Two 19-year-old women from Fort Myers were among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 others.
WINK NEWS Citizens Property Insurance passes important milestone in depopulation program This is a sign our insurance crisis in Florida is recovering. Citizens, designed to be Floridian’s last resort insurer, is shrinking.
FORT MYERS Citizens Property Insurance proposes a 14% rate hike Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s response to Chairman Whitehouse April 12, 2024 The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, ChairmanSenate Committee on the Budget530 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510-6100 Dear Chairman Whitehouse, I am in receipt of your March 18, 2024, correspondence regarding our ongoing communications concerning the Florida property insurance market and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s ability to protect its policyholders in its role as […]
FLORIDA What are Florida lawmakers doing to lower your property insurance rates? WINK investigative reporter goes to Tallahassee to find out. Premiums have tripled in the past five years, making homeownership an increasingly unaffordable option for people living in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners Homeowners feel like they’re caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums.
TALLAHASSEE Slate of bills to reduce property insurance costs moves through Florida Senate The Florida Senate has proceeded to move forward on several pieces of legislation designed to reduce the cost of homeowners’ insurance premiums.
PUNTA GORDA Citizens Property Insurance reaches deadline, forcing customers to respond People insured with Citizens Insurance will have a decision to make, stick with their current coverage with Citizens or transfer to a private insurer.
Florida CFO responds to WINK News property insurance investigation: ‘This is why I fight for people to get their claims closed.’ 496 days after Hurricane Ian, Elaine and Michael Damiano have not received the money they believe they are entitled to—under their policy—for repairing their home.
Ian damaged Citizens Property Insurance’s surplus Chances are, many of you have Citizens Property Insurance. It’s the largest property insurer in the state, but that wasn’t the goal when it came into existence in the 90s. The insurer was supposed to be a last resort, but that’s not the case anymore. In fact, Citizens Insurance has nearly 1.2 million policyholders, which […]
Florida homeowners increasingly opting out of property insurance amid rising costs: Experts warn of risks With property insurance costs skyrocketing and coverage dwindling, you may wonder if it’s worth the money.